Athletes compete in traditional games

Horse riders race at the Gegeental Grassland of Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Wednesday, as part of the 10th Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of Inner Mongolia. [Photo by Wang Junping/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Camel riders raced and performed camel polo games on the Gegeental Grassland of Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Wednesday, which showed the wild charm of the traditional sports.

Camel riders race at the Gegeental Grassland of Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Wednesday, as part of the 10th Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of Inner Mongolia. [Photo by Liu Zhishuai/For chinadaily.com.cn]

The event was hosted at the Durved Banner competition area of the 10th Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of Inner Mongolia. A total of 387 players from 31 teams from 10 leagues and cities took part.

The three-day event at the banner combines competition and performance such as horse racing, camel racing, wrestling and archery.

Men perform camel polo games at the Gegeental Grassland of Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Wednesday, as part of the 10th Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of Inner Mongolia. [Photo by Wang Junping/For chinadaily.com.cn]